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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978-06-28 P&Z MinutesA G E N D A ~Cenai Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting June 28, 1978 Kenai Public Safety Building 7:00 p.m. Roland Raymond, Presiding Chairman 1. ROLL CALL 2. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Petition to rezone Lots 4-10, 18 and 19, Block 8 of Black Gold Estates Subdivision, Plat number K-1399, which is located at the intersection of North Kenai Road and Wildwood Station Road from Suburban Residential to General Commercial. 3. AGENDA APPROVAL 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JUNE 14, 1978 5. OLD BUSINESS A. Possible Water and Sewer Projects 6. NEW BUSINESS A. Camper Repair Business located at Strawberry Road and Spur Highway: Richard Brown. B. Request for Hobby Shop Business on Lilac Street in Bush Lanes: Frank Konte. C. Lease extension of Lot 1, Block 2, General Aviation Apron, Kenai Municipal Airport: Andy's Flying Service. 7. OTHER BUSINESS A. City Council Report: Betty Glick B. Borough Planning and Zoning Commission Report: Betty Glick C. Administrative Report 8. COMMISSION QUESTIONS ~ COMMENTS 9. ADJOURNMENT ~,~ ,~.~ uuxx~~rnli r~ tirrxuv~ll KENAI PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING June 28, 1978 Kenai Public Safety Building 7:00 p.m. Phil Bryson, Presiding Vice-Chairman 1. ROLL CALL Present: Cliff Heus*, Nick Miller, John Monfor, Dwain Gibson, Phil Bryson and Ex-Officio Member-.Betty Glick. Absent: Sol Raymond Others: City Manager John Wise, Public Works Director Keith Kornelis, Roland Lynn, Frank Konte, Mr. R. L. Roper, Mr. and Mrs. Thompson, Gail Spence, Richard Brown, Clyde Watkins, Gene Rosenquist and Dave Diamond. 2. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Petition to rezone Lots 4-10, 18 and 19, Block 8 of Black of Estates Su ivision, Plat No. K-1399, w is is locate at t e intersection o Nort Kenai Road and' Wildwood Station Road from Surburan Residential to General Commercial zone. ~ Chairman Bryson opened up the public hearing. Gail Spence stated that she is in favor. of rezoning the area. Mr. Roland Lynn stated that he believes this is a good and viable rezoning request. Clyde Watkins, representing Len-Mar Subdivision, said he believes the rezone is good to provide for businesses such as "Quik Stops", etc. to service the nearby neighborhood. There being no further public comments, the public hearing was closed.. MOTION: Mr. Gibson moved, seconded by T.~r. Miller, to recommend approval of Ordinance No. 78-35 rezoning Lots 4-10, 18, and 19, Block 8 of Black Gold Estates Subdivision, from Suburban Residential zone to General Commerical zone. Brief discussion followed. Motion passed with Mr. Monfor abstaining. Kenai Planning ~ Zoning Commission Page Two Regular Meeting June 28, 1978 3. AGENDA APPROVAL Mr. Wise stated the following items are being requested to add to the agenda: Thompson Rezone Request - Old Business (Item 5B) Len-Mar Plat - Old Business (Item 5C) Roper Lease - Old Business (Item 5D) Rezoning Kaknu Korners - New Business (Item 6D) Airport Parking - New Business (Item 6E) Signs - New Business (Item 6F) There were no objections to the above additions to the agenda. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JUNE 14, 1978 The following corrections were found: Correction of Mr. Monfor as being absent; on page 3, Item 2B, the depth of the Thompson tract should read "approx. 165' average"; and the correct spelling of Donnis Thompson. The minutes were approved as corrected with no objection. ~ 5. OLD BUSINESS A. Possible Water and Sewer Proiects Mr. Wise asked for the Commission's comments on any projects that they would like to see started for Council approval. There was general discussion on the various needs and locations including discussion on the petition that has been received from the Forest Drive-Evergreen area, development of Central Heights necessitating water and sewer improvements, and running lines on Beaver Loop to form a loop of the system. Mr. Gibson recommended that the City eliminate potential area with problems and clean-up the existing system before building new lines. *Mr. Heus in at this time.* After much discussion and going over the water and sewer location maps, the following motion was made designating by number the priority projects recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. MOTION: Mr. Miller moved, seconded by Mr. Monfor, to recommend the following water and sewer projects for engineering: Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission Page Three Regular Meeting June 28, 1978 5. A. Cont. (1) Airport Way to Walker Lane sewer lines; (2) Forest Drive water line to Kenai Spur; (3) Loop water and sewer lines from Willow Street to Main Street; (4) Loop Tinker Lane to Swires Road area with water and sewer lines; (5) Tie in water line from Inlet View to Central Heights; (6) Extend sewer line out to FAA tower on Willow Street; (7) 12" water line from Redoubt to Spur Highway to connect the loop on Forest Drive. Motion passed with Chairman Bryson abstaining. B. Thompson Rezone Request: Petition to Rezone East 1,898.1 ft. of the North 330 ft. in Section 35, T6N, R11W, lying. South of the southerly ri ht-of-way of t e Kenai Spur Highway, located wit in t e City o Kenai w is is presently zone ura Resi en- tial to General Commercial. Mrs. Glick gave the history of the rezoning request, stating that it had been before the Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission at their June 14, 1978 meeting and failed with a tie vote. She said the rezone was at the June 26th Borough Planning and Zoning Commission and there was much discussion including allegations of procedure regarding Jeff Ottesen's memo to the City's Planning and Zoning Commission. Mrs.. Glick stated that Mr. Ottesen's comments are requested by the City in assisting their Commission in planning and zoning matters. Mike Stanley was present at the Borough Commission meeting and stated that the Thompson site cannot support an on-site sewer system. DZrs. Glick also commented on other items that were discussed at the Borough Planning and Zoning Commission meeting including frontage road problems, strip zoning, the history of the surrounding businesses and that perhaps the City's zoning map is in need of review. She stated that in this request, the Commission members need to keep in mind what is best for the Borough and the City of Kenai and not the personalities involved. She also commented that the actual dimensions of the property is 1,898' in length with a width of 200' at the west end and a width of 120' at the east end. Mrs. Glick said the reason it is before the City Commission tonight is that the Borough has requested the matter be reconsidered in light of the tie vote at the June 14, 1978 meeting. '::Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission Page Four Regular Meeting June 28, 1978 S.B. Cont. Mrs. Donnis Thompson spoke on behalf of the rezoning request, stating that they were unprepared at the last meeting to reply to Mr. Ottesen's memo and his comments. She said there is a shortage of good frontage property and also that she felt the discussion regarding the area being an illegal subdivision is irrelevant to the rezone request. Mr. Stan Thompson said he felt that Mrs. Glick's report is biased and he felt the Borough Planning and Zoning Commission was receptive to .their request for rezoning. He stated that he felt Mr. Ottesen's memo is not. the usual procedure end is not certain why it was done in the first place. He commented that the City's zoning map has not been changed since 1971 but that the area in the City of Kenai has changed since then and' a review is needed. Mr. Thompson said the land is swamp and would not make a suitable residential area and that the property is 330' in width and he believes the discrepancy in the width of the property irrelevant to the rezoning issue. In reply to Mr. Ottesen's memo, Mr. Thompson stated that there have been changes in Kenai and that Kenai does not have a comprehensive plan.. He noted that most of Kenai is a "strip city" located along the Spur Highway and it is the only logical way for it to be developed. He said he would like to see the whole area rezoned to commercial and that there has not been any opposition that he knows of by the adjoining property owners to have the area rezoned. Mr. Thompson commented that they are considering a retail green house to be located on their property which would benefit the City in increased tax base and provide another local business. Mrs. Glick, speaking on behalf of the City of Kenai,. stated that the reason the subdivision is illegal is because the property description of 330' in depth is inclusive of the road right-of-way and after physically being measured is a depth of 200'.and 120' at either errs. Mrs. Glick pointed out that there was opposition to the rezone by the City both as the City of Kenai and as an adjacent property owner. Mr. Wise said that commercial development according to past City Council policy should be cored and extend existing areas. Mrs. Glick further stated that Mr. Ottesen's opinions are based upon the existing zoning map and that a retail green house could be allowed in the existing Rural Residential zone under farming and general agricultural uses. Mr. Thompson stated that he is not requesting a green house but only using that as a suggestion~~of the possible use and that he wants the area rezoned to General Commercial. Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission Page Five Regular Meeting June 28, 1978 5. B. Cont. MOTION: Mr. Monfor moved, seconded by Mr. Heus, for reconsideration of the Thompson rezone request. Mr. Miller said he would like to see more commercial zones on both sides of the Spur extending to Shot Gun Drive area. Mrs. Glick said that the Council and the Planning and Zoning Commission needs to meet as soon as possible to review the zoning map and petition for rezones of large areas as deemed necessary. Mr. Wise commented that the City doesn't want another Seward Highway like Anchorage and that there are problems with the entire East side of Kenai due to fill problems and drainage. Also, he stated a Wetlands permit would be needed for any building in this area from the Corp of Engineers. There was some general discussion among the Commission with Mr. Heus and Mr. Miller stating they have no objections to the Thompson rezone and would like to see the general commercial ~ zone expanded to include a larger area. Motion to reconsider was passed unanimously. MOTION: Mr. Heus moved, seconded by Mr. Gibson, to approve the rezoning request of the East 1898.1 ft. of the North 330 ft. in Section 35, T6N, R11W, lying South of the southerly right-of-way of the Kenai Spur Highway, located within the City of Kenai which is presently zoned Rural Residential to General Commercial zone. Motion passed with Chairman Bryson voting against the motion. C. Len-Mar Park: Preliminary Plat. Clyde Watkins was present for Len-Park Park and Gene Rosenquist was present from Alpine. They presented the revised plat with the widened street right-of-ways and requirements in accordance with the Borough staff report. The Commission reviewed the plat and Mr. Kornelis said he had no problems with the revised plat. There was general discussion. Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission Page Six Regular Meeting June 28, 1978 5. C. Cont. MOTION: Mr. Heus moved, seconded by Mr. Monfor to adopt Resolution No. PZ 78-30 recommending approval of the Preliminary Plat of Len-Mar Park, Revision #2 subject to the following conditions: Correction of negative findings 7, 9, 10, 11 and 12. 7. Copies of the agreements between the City of Kenai and the subdivision owner for the provision of utilities and improvements, etc. have not been received. 9. Utility easements, if required, are not shown. 10. Lots are not identified by street addresses in accordance with City Code. 11. Plat shall show all owners of record. 12. Approval is subject to provision of 60' right-of-way from the Spur Highway along 49th Avenue and North along Lenna to Akutan and West to Korpi Street and North to McCoy. ~ Motion passed unanimously. D. R. L. Roper Lease of Land Adjacent to City Dock Property. Mr. Wise stated that Mr. Roper's Corps of Engineer's approval is forthcoming for a Wetland's permit and he is asking for Commission approval of his development plan.. The Commission reviewed Mr. Roper's development plan for Tract B. MOTION: Mr. Gibson moved, seconded by Mr. Monfor, to approve the development plan of Mr. Roper as submitted for Tract B. It was noted that Mr. Roper has meet all the stipulations for his lease application approval. Motion passed unanimously. 6. NEW BUSINESS A. Camper Repair Business Located at Strawberry Road and the Spur Highway: Ric and Brown. Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission Page Seven Regular Meeting June 28, 1978 6. A. Cont. Mr. Wise reported that Mr. Brown has been requested to come before the Commission. He has bought land at the corner of Strawberry and the Spur Highway to run a camper repair business. Mr. Brown has been notified that his business is in non-compliance with the zoning code and has taken down his sign. Mr. Wise stated that he has been cooperative and is here for direction from the Commission. Mr. Brown was present and explained that he has a 24'x32.' shop located behind his house off the Spur Highway. He said he has not had any objections from his neighbors and thought that he would be able to run the business at that location when he bought the property. He stated that he repairs campers, motor- homes, etc. and does not do any engine work. Mr. Miller said that perhaps a variance would be in order and Mr. Heus said that he would insist a time limit on the variance so people don't constantly apply for variances of this type. MOTION: Mr. Heus moved, seconded by Mr. Miller, that the Commission will allow the continued use of a camper repair business for this location between the present and the time a variance hearing can be held contingent upon Mr. Brown applying for a variance within 24 hours. Motion passed unanimously. B. Request for Hobby Shop Business Located on Lilac Street in Bush Lanes: Frank Konte. Mr. Konte was present and said he would like to run a hobby shop in the garage of his house on Lilac Street. Mr. Miller said a hobby shop would fall under Section 21.76.170 of the Zoning Code as a home occupation. MOTION: Mr. Miller moved, seconded by Mr. Gibson, that a hobby shop business is allowed per Section 21.76.170 as a home occupation. Motion passed unanimously. Mr. Konte was directed to Section 21.76.160 of the Zoning Code regarding signs allowed for a home occupation. Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission Page Eight Regular Meeting June 28, 1978 C. Lease Extension of Lot 1, Block 2, General Aviation Apron, Kenai Municipal Airport: Andy's Flying Service. Mr. Wise stated that the request for a lease extension has been before the Council and they recommended it go before the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Diamond was present. Mrs. Glick reported that the Council has approved a one year extension with the stipulation that they come back to the Planning and Zoning Commission for approval of any revisions to the original lease application and development plans if any occur. Therefore, DZr. Diamond doesn't need to come before the Commission unless there are any changes in the original development plans. D. Kaknu Korners Subdivision Rezone. Mr. Wise reported that water and sewer has been installed in Kaknu Korners Subdivision and it is in need of rezoning from Rural Residential to Suburban Residential. He said the City needs to request the rezone for the entire area. Brief discussion followed. MOTION: Mr. Miller moved, seconded by Mr. Monfor, to have the City administration draft up a rezoning application to apply for the rezoning of Kaknu Korners Subdivision from Rural Residential to Suburban Residential. Motion passed unanimously. E. Airport Parking Lot. Mr. Wise went over the plans for the airport parking lot area adding curbs and a fence around the short term parking area with a wheel chair ramp to the terminal building, cross-walk and the traffic flow pattern. He said it will go to the Council's June 29th special meeting with change orders for the fencing and painting required. MOTION: Mr. Miller moved, seconded by Mr. Gibson, to approve the change order which will allow fencing of the short term parking lot and painting of the median between the terminal and the short term parking area. Motion passed with Chairman Bryson abstaining. '1 ~ ~ Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting June 28, 1978 7. 8. Page Nine Mr. Wise mentioned that Union Oil is asking for lease of gas and oil rights of property owners throughout the City of Kenai and the lease requests received for City property will go before the Council tomorrow evening. He also stated that the Airport Advisory Commission will meet tomorrow evening at 7:30 p.m. F. Signs Within the City of Kenai. Mr. Wise stated that the provisions of the Zoning. Code regarding signs permits signs only on the lot the business is located and several signs throughout the City are currently in non-compliance. He stated that he believes the Code is too restrictive and feels that some signs are necessary off the actual location of businesses and facilities. He suggested that Section 21.76.160(a)(2) be revised. The secretary was adv~.ised to put the matter on as Old Business after Mr. Wise has contacted Mr. Ottesen for his in-put on the subject. OTHER BUSINESS A. City Council Report: Betty Glick Mrs. Glick reported on the City Council meeting of June 21, 1978. She stated that the Council adopted Ordinance 412-78, 414-78 and an ordinance for the Sewer Treatment Plant modifications. The Council also approved service charges for the Kenai City Dock and there was lengthy public in-put on the current construction projects within the City. Janitorial contracts were approved at the meeting also. B. Borough Planning and Zoning Commission Report: Betty Glick Mrs. Glick stated the majority of the June 26th meeting was concerning the Thompson request for rezoning of which she has already reported on. The Commission also discussed the site selection for the new North Kenai Elementary School. COMMISSION QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS There was general discussion regarding the status of the concept leases along the Spur Highway and the City possibly applying for a rezone of the Spur Highway property. Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission Page Ten Regular Meeting June 28, 1978 9. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Mr. Monfor moved, seconded by Mr. Miller, to adjourn the meeting. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 11:10 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ~~ L~~~.E`~ ~~i~s~~~~'G~~ Noreen L. Seals Secretary for the Commission